"Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold" by Matthew Arnold is a rich collection showcasing the author's poetic talent from the late 1800s. It includes a diverse range of poems, from stories told in verse to thoughtful pieces about life and loss. Arnold grapples with significant ideas like our place in nature, the ups and downs of love, big philosophical questions, and what it means to be human. Poems like "Quiet Work" think about how peace and effort connect, while "To a Friend" shows appreciation for guidance. Plus, Arnold tips his hat to greats like "Shakespeare" and examines the problems of society in "Written in Emerson's Essays." These initial poems lay the groundwork for a journey into deep emotions and reflections on existence, urging readers to look both inward and at the world around them.
Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold
By Matthew Arnold
Explore heartfelt poems that tackle grand questions about life, nature, and love during a time of societal change.
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About the AuthorMatthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
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